Why do many professionals prefer the term behavioral analysis to profiling?

A. Behavioral analysis has five distinct categories, while profiling has one category.
B. Behavioral analysis is considered a more scientific activity than profiling.
C. Behavioral analysis refers to a broad range of crimes, while profiling refers to violent crimes only.
D. Behavioral analysis requires a doctorate degree and extensive training.


B. Behavioral analysis is considered a more scientific activity than profiling.

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